Registration for CPZ's Drop & Shop is now open!

Need time to wrap up those holiday errands? Drop off the kids at CPZ's Drop & Shop!

Columbian Park Zoo is hosting our annual Drop & Shop on December 4, from 10am-4pm! There will be Zoo crafts, games, activities, and animal encounters! The cost is $...

Esports Winter League now open for registration!

Are you a skilled gamer itching for competition?? Or maybe a new gamer, looking to build skill while playing against others?? Either way - Esports is for you! 

This fun and competitive league will run from January 23 until March 17 with playoffs s...

Join us for MRC's Winter Break Camp!

Are you looking for something to keep the kids entertained during winter break?? Join us for Winter Break Camp at McAllister Recreation Center! 

Winter Break Camp is a great place for children to hang out and have some fun on their days off. Some ...

Registration for Donuts with Santa is now open!

Join us for a morning of donuts, holiday crafts, and of course, pictures with Santa! 

Donuts with Santa will take place on Saturday, December 17, from 9-11 AM at McAllister Recreation Center. 

This event will cost $10 per family. Registrat...

Join us for McAllister's Winter Market!

McAllister Recreation Center is excited to announce its first indoor Winter Market. 

Come support local vendors and community members! This market is the perfect place to find unique, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind goods that would be perfect for gif...

Yoga Classes at MRC

McAllister Recreation Center is excited to partner with local yoga instructor, Katie Schopp. 

Yoga classes will take place on Tuesday's from 10:30-11:30am. All age and experience levels can participate in a weekly session for just $9. 

Yog...

Winter Youth Basketball Registration is now open!

Winter Youth Basketball at McAllister Recreation Center is now open! 

This program is perfect for children 6-11 to learn gameplay, team work, and cooperation! 

The league will run from January 9 -  March 18 with games starting on ...

Holiday Drop & Shop Registration is now open!

Holiday Drop & Shop at McAllister Recreation Center will take place on Friday, December 9, from 5:30 pm - 9 pm. 

This is the perfect opportunity to finish your holiday to-do list while we provide your children with fun and festive entertainmen...

Download the 2022 Fun Guide!

The 2022 Fun Guide is HERE! Stay up on all things Lafayette Parks & Rec and download your digital copy today!

Click here to download.

Esports Winter League now open for registration!

Are you a skilled gamer itching for competition?? Or maybe a new gamer, looking to build skill while playing against others?? Either way - Esports is for you! 

This fun and competitive league will run from January 23 until March 17 with playoffs s...

Join us for McAllister's Winter Market!

McAllister Recreation Center is excited to announce its first indoor Winter Market. 

Come support local vendors and community members! This market is the perfect place to find unique, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind goods that would be perfect for gif...

Registration for Donuts with Santa is now open!

Join us for a morning of donuts, holiday crafts, and of course, pictures with Santa! 

Donuts with Santa will take place on Saturday, December 17, from 9-11 AM at McAllister Recreation Center. 

This event will cost $10 per family. Registrat...

Join us for MRC's Winter Break Camp!

Are you looking for something to keep the kids entertained during winter break?? Join us for Winter Break Camp at McAllister Recreation Center! 

Winter Break Camp is a great place for children to hang out and have some fun on their days off. Some ...

Winter Youth Basketball Registration is now open!

Winter Youth Basketball at McAllister Recreation Center is now open! 

This program is perfect for children 6-11 to learn gameplay, team work, and cooperation! 

The league will run from January 9 -  March 18 with games starting on ...

Holiday Drop & Shop Registration is now open!

Holiday Drop & Shop at McAllister Recreation Center will take place on Friday, December 9, from 5:30 pm - 9 pm. 

This is the perfect opportunity to finish your holiday to-do list while we provide your children with fun and festive entertainmen...

Yoga Classes at MRC

McAllister Recreation Center is excited to partner with local yoga instructor, Katie Schopp. 

Yoga classes will take place on Tuesday's from 10:30-11:30am. All age and experience levels can participate in a weekly session for just $9. 

Yog...

Registration for CPZ's Drop & Shop is now open!

Need time to wrap up those holiday errands? Drop off the kids at CPZ's Drop & Shop!

Columbian Park Zoo is hosting our annual Drop & Shop on December 4, from 10am-4pm! There will be Zoo crafts, games, activities, and animal encounters! The cost is $...

Homeschool Academy - Winter Session

Homeschool Academy is back for another session of learning fun! Join us this January for a 4-week season filled with animal encounters, STEM-activities, and collaborative fun.

Ages 6-8 Topic: Growing Up Wild

Ages 9-12 Topic: Science Alive!

Classes begin Janu...

Party with the animals!

We are now taking limited reservations for fall and winter Zoo Birthday Parties! Check out the party webpage for all the details, or request your date using our online registration portal, CivicRec!

https://secure.rec1.com/IN/lafayette-parks-recreation-in/...

Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

At CPZ, we take enrichment seriously - but it's a lot of fun too!  On a daily basis our animal care staff combines their background knowledge of animal behavior, a healthy dose of creativity, and the relationship they’ve built ...